The primary purpose of this study was to carry out a preliminary investigation into the in vitro effects of a herbal remedy code-named CATAR on human cataract lenses.

Objectives: To assess the acceptability of insecticide treated mosquito nets (ITNs) among community members in Zimbabwe for the implementation of effective malaria intervention using ITNs. Design: A cross sectional study ...

The bark of Warburgia salutaris, locally known as muranga, is a medicine of great traditional significance in Zimbabwe. However, trees of this species are at or near extinction in the wild in Zimbabwe. In this paper, the ...

Zimbabwe’s veterinary delivery system and research capability have been shaped by the need to prevent, control, manage and/or eradicate animal diseases.202 Although major epidemics like rinderpest, contagious bovine ...

The study sought to investigate the impact of voluntary withdrawal from anti-epileptic drugs on performance, health and safety. Employees with epilepsy working in sheltered workshops participated in the study. There were ...

Haemoglobin S occurs with greatest prevalence in tropical Africa and clinicians have generally associated sickle cell disease with high morbidity and mortality.1-3 The heterozygous frequency in Nigeria is usually about ...

The critical incident system is now well established as a concept and activity of a quality programme in anaesthesia. Most publications are from well resourced countries with little contribution from developing countries. ...

The aim of Health Education ( HE) is to facilitate a process of learning to achieve behavior change. HE materials should be designed to meet the needs, problems and level of education of the target groups. The severe ...

Objective: The main aim of the study was to determine the prevalence of metabolic syndrome disorders and their interrelations in black Zimbabwean type 2 diabetic patients. Study Design: Prospective cross sectional ...

Objectives: To determine antenatal attendees’ knowledge and perceptions towards selected aspects of prevention of mother to child transmission of HIV. Setting: Five rural and six urban public health centers in Blantyre ...